Columbus Crew vs Charlotte Fc Picks and Predictions May 3rd 2025

Charlotte FC Seeks Bounce-Back Win Against In-Form Crew

After a narrow and controversial loss, Charlotte FC will try to reset the momentum when they visit the Columbus Crew on Saturday night in a clash between two of the Eastern Conference’s top clubs.

Charlotte Looks to Reignite Offense After Frustrating Loss

Charlotte FC (6-3-1, 19 points) saw its four-match unbeaten streak snapped in a 1-0 defeat to the New England Revolution last weekend. Head coach Dean Smith was left frustrated not just by the missed opportunities, but by the officiating that overshadowed the contest.

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“It almost doesn’t feel like a loss because the officials have taken the game away from us,” Smith said.

Smith and midfielder Ashley Westwood were fined for post-match comments about the referees, including claims of a missed offside call on the Revs’ goal.

Despite the result, Smith remains encouraged by his team’s performance, especially the number of open looks in the first half. Charlotte forward Wilfried Zaha, who has two goals in eight appearances, also voiced frustration on social media this week, calling out critics.

Charlotte will now try to recapture its form on the road against a Columbus side that thrives at home and is just two points ahead in the standings.

Crew Continue to Climb With Full-Team Effort

The Crew (6-1-3, 21 points) have gone 4-1-0 in their last five matches, and their ability to generate goals outside of their traditional scorers has been a game-changer. Last week’s 2-1 win over San Jose featured goals from Max Arfsten and Sean Zawadzki — players not typically expected to light up the scoreboard.

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“This is not only two, three, four players; this is more players that are involved within the play,” head coach Wilfried Nancy said.
“We work a lot on that… This is the relationship between players.”

The Crew’s intricate, possession-heavy style is designed to involve multiple players in the buildup, and it’s starting to yield results in unexpected ways.

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Saturday’s match will mark a test for both teams — Charlotte’s resilience after a controversial loss, and Columbus’ continued push as one of the most balanced attacks in MLS.

Whether you trust Columbus’ tactical depth or Charlotte’s motivation to respond, sharpen your edge with trusted Soccer Predictions and Picks ahead of this high-stakes Eastern Conference showdown!